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- wondersofwine - 04-21-2002
Anyone tried this yet? While browsing the wine selections at the grocery store I saw this merlot which is apparently a joint venture of Robert and Tim Mondavi and the Marchesi di Frescobaldi. It was usually priced at $9.99 but was on special for $7.99 so is probably not considered an aristocrat of wines. (I picked up a Georges duBoeuf Vouvray and a Georges duBoeuf Viognier--recommended by IK--I wanted to see which I prefer as a summer white along with riesling and unoaked chards.)
- hotwine - 04-21-2002
Can vouch for deBoeuf's Viognier; it's excellent. But haven't tried the others.
- Thomas - 04-22-2002
Personally, I shy away from those California-European joint wine ventures. They smack of gimmickry to off some surplus via name recognition. I still believe that Opus One is the biggest robbery since the one in Boston a few generations ago.
[This message has been edited by foodie (edited 04-22-2002).]
- barnesy - 04-22-2002
The Danzante line actually isn't too terribly bad. At the lowered price, they are worth the drink.
Barnesy
- wondersofwine - 04-29-2002
Thanks for the replies.
- winoweenie - 04-29-2002
In accord with Foodie, I have never had a " Hokus, Pokus, Opus " in my cellar. WW